Maryland Reports Milestones In COVID-19 Fight: New Lows For Positivity Rates, Hospitalizations |

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 4.9 0.2 1.0 None 19/11 PM 6.2 1.5 0.9 Minor 20/11 AM 4.2 -0.5 0.4 None 21/12 AM 5.8 1.2 0.6 None 21/01 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.8 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/10 PM 5.7 1.7 0.9 Minor 19/09 AM 4.2 0.2 0.8 None 19/10 PM 5.1 1.1 0.4 None 20/10 AM 3.4 -0.6 0.1 None 20/11 PM 4.7 0.7 0.1 None 21/12 PM 3.6 -0.4 0.2 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/10 PM 6.9 1.8 1.0 Minor 19/10 AM 5.2 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 6.4 1.3 0.5 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.7 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.0 0.9 0.3 None 21/12 PM 4.6 -0.5 0.6 None &&

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sunday new milestones in Maryland’s fight against COVID-19, with the statewide seven-day positivity rate dropping below 3% for the first time, and the daily positivity rate dropping below 2% for the first time. Hospitalizations have dropped below 300 and ICU levels have dropped below 70, down to their lowest levels since March.

Seven-Day Positivity Rate Drops Below 3% For First Time, Daily Positivity Below 2% For First Time. Maryland’s seven-day average positivity rate fell to 2.85% on September 20th, the first time it has dropped below 3% and the lowest level reported since the pandemic began. The daily positivity rate also reached a new low of 1.89%—the first time it has dropped below 2%. The statewide positivity rate has been under 5% for 87 days, since June 25.

Total Hospitalizations Below 300, ICU Levels Below 70 For First Time Since March. Total current hospitalizations have fallen below 300 for the first time since March 30, to 281. There are 68 ICU beds in use—the first time ICU levels have dropped below 70 since March 26. ICU levels are down 56% since July 25.

Positivity Rate For Baltimore City, Baltimore County at Record Lows. The positivity rates for Baltimore City (1.56%) and Baltimore County (2.31%) have fallen to record lows.

Positivity Rate Below 5% In 23 of 24 Jurisdictions, Below 3.5% In 16 Jurisdictions. The positivity rate for 23 of the state’s 24 jurisdictions is below 5%. Only Cecil County (5.19%) is above 5% on September 20th. 16 of the state’s 24 jurisdictions are reporting positivity rates below 3.5%.

COVID-19 Testing Available Statewide. The State of Maryland has now conducted a total of 2.39 million tests. State officials continue to encourage all Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19. Marylanders can plan to be tested at one of 210 testing sites by visiting COVIDtest.maryland.gov.

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